Residential Coordinator

**Job description**
**Residential Coordinator - Maddington (Catherine House)***:

- Community, Family and Children Services | Social/Welfare
Closing date: 02/07/2025

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

**About the role**

We’re proud to introduce Catherine House, a newly purpose-built facility dedicated to supporting women experiencing homelessness, including those transitioning from St Bart’s Shelter. This new service offers a safe, supportive and empowering environment where women can begin to rebuild their lives, regain their identities, and move towards independence.

As the Residential Coordinator you will play a key leadership role within the facility. You’ll be responsible for not only overseeing the day-to-day operations, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, but also for supporting and guiding your team. Your guidance and support will enable your team to help women navigate complex systems, overcome barriers, and work towards their individual goals.

**About you**

You’re a compassionate and dedicated leader who thrives in environments that support and empower women. You bring strong experience in leading and guiding teams to create positive change in the lives of women facing complex challenges. Your leadership style is inspirational, grounded in empathy, and driven by a commitment to collaboration and person-centred support.

In addition, you will also possess:

- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred)
- Experience coordinating teams within community or accommodation services
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice and risk management
- Experience managing daily operations and ensuring compliance with policies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Driver’s license
- Working with Children Check (WWC)
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

**About the benefits**

You'll become part of an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian organisation passionately committed to making a meaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCare Promise is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities**.**

As a valued team member, you’ll also enjoy access to:

- Not for profit Salary Packaging options up to $18,000
- Childcare discounts for your little ones
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations

**To Apply**

**_At MercyCare, every person matters._**
- With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values - respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage._